Life in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm

Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa

Life in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm, 2016Sign in to view price
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This artwork depicts a dimly lit alleyway filled with a cluttered array of discarded objects and debris. The composition is dominated by a sense of disorder and decay, with the shadowy figure of a person standing at the center, partially obscured by the surrounding clutter. The use of chiaroscuro lighting creates a dramatic and unsettling atmosphere, drawing attention to the gritty urban setting. The overall style suggests a commentary on the human condition and the harsh realities of urban life, inviting the viewer to reflect on themes of marginalization and the overlooked aspects of society. ...

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Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
Artist
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
B.1978, Guatemalan

The Guatemalan civil war, which took place between 1960 and 1996, is an event deeply rooted within Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa’s artistic practice. Through ethereal, dreamlike installations, the artist invokes folklore, ancient mythologies, magic and dreams. Ramírez-Figueroa’s installations feature amorphous forms without contours, conjuring up childhood night terrors or the scrawny, fleshless ghosts of civil war. Much of the artist’s work vocalises the trauma of fleeing Guatemala at the age of six, in the midst of the conflict. While Ramírez-Figueroa’s practice spans sculpture, drawing and printmaking, performance and stage production are perhaps the most intrinsic to his work; many sculptures double as props, activated by the artist and other performers. In A Brief History of Architecture in Guatemala (2010–13), historical Guatemalan buildings, such as a Spanish colonial church and the National Bank of Guatemala, are depicted as corrugated-plastic models, their legacy reframed through the performance. ...

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Life in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm
Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
Life in His Mouth, Death Cradles Her Arm, 2016
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Variación hoja de Anturio #11 (Anthurium Fredmulleri)
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Variación hoja de Anturio #11 (Anthurium Fredmulleri), 2024
150 x 100 x 3cm
Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #12 (Anthurium Angustilobum)
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Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #12 (Anthurium Angustilobum), 2024
150 x 100 x 3cm
Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #13 (Anthurium Leuconeurum)
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Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #13 (Anthurium Leuconeurum), 2024
59.5 x 45 x 3cm
Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #14 (Anthurium Pentaphyllum)
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Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #14 (Anthurium Pentaphyllum), 2024
59.5 x 45 x 3cm
Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #15 (Anthurium Clarinervium)
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Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #15 (Anthurium Clarinervium), 2024
59.5 x 45 x 3cm
Variación sobre hoja de Anturio #16 (Anthurium Papillilaminum)
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Proyectos Ultravioleta
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Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala City

Proyectos Ultravioleta was founded in Guatemala City in 2009 as an independent artist-run space, and has since established itself as a leading voice in contemporary art in Latin America and beyond.

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